Written question asked by Lord Sharkey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 January 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 January 2018. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Monday, 22 January 2018 on behalf of the Cabinet Office. UK Statistics Authority was asked to reply.
Immigration
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what mechanisms are used to calculate annual net immigration into the UK; what is the level of confidence in these figures; what attempts are being made to improve their accuracy; and by when they expect any improvements will be made.
- Answer
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The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and I will place a copy of their letter in the Library of the House.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL4615
- Session
- 2017-19
- Attachment
- UKSA Response
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Immigration Statistics
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